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Doune Castle ist eine spätmittelalterliche Burg in der früheren Grafschaft Stirling, Perthshire, in Schottland. Sie steht auf einem Felssporn über dem Fluss Teith, 13 Kilometer südöstlich der Stadt Callander am Fuß der Trossach-Berge in den schottischen Highlands.GeschichteDie Burg wurde um 1390 von Robert Stewart, 1. Duke of Albany vermutlich anstelle einer älteren Befestigung errichtet. Im 15. und 16. Jahrhundert diente sie den schottischen Monarchen, darunter Maria Stuart, als Landsitz und Jagdschloss. Bei ihrem zweiten Aufstand 1745 nutzten sie die Jakobiten als Gefängnis. Im 19. Jahrhundert wurde die Burg aufwendig restauriert.Heute wird die Anlage von der staatlichen Denkmalschutzbehörde Historic Scotland verwaltet und ist gegen Eintrittsgeld zu besichtigen.AnlageDie unvollendet gebliebene Burg ist auf drei Seiten von steil abfallenden Hängen geschützt. Der Zugang von Norden ist durch Erdwerke befestigt. Um einen geräumigen, von hohen Mauern umgebenen Innenhof gruppieren sich die Wohn- und Repräsentationsbauten, darunter als dominierendes Bauwerk der 30 Meter hohe, vierstöckige Wohnturm Lord's Hall, durch dessen Erdgeschoss der 14 Meter lange gewölbte Torweg führt, sowie die Great Hall mit Küche.

Address: Castle Hill, Doune FK16 6EA, UK
Phone: 01786 841742
State: Stirling
City: Doune
Zip Code: FK16 6EA

opening times

Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

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Reviews
Absolutely breathtaking! The added historical information provided via audio guide was a bonus. I would have liked to see certain parts of the castle and it's grounds which were closed. However, I quite understand that renovations were going on and our safety was their concern. We plan to take the grand children as soon as they get in this summer.
7 years ago (11-04-2018)
The audio device would have been nice to follow but, as we this was only a quick stop on the way to another destination, we didn't have the time for that. Still managed to visit every location within the grounds. There is a dungeon of sorts (not large and seen through a hole in the floor), so that makes it a proper castle, right? :) You can stand in what remains of a massive fireplace used for baking and cooking and even today you can feel the draft of air engineered into it. Another remote small room must have been lonely to be shut into.. unless that was for punishment too. All in all, a pretty impressive place.
7 years ago (14-04-2018)
The audio guide is probably the best that I have ever listened to. It's very entertaining There are plenty of small room to crawl into. Toilets are outside near the car park and is very clean and maintained. Staff are very helpful in answering any questions.
7 years ago (05-04-2018)
This is a brilliant little castle, easy to take in in a few hours definitely get the audio guide which is witty and very informative. A must do for any tourist and local. Nice surrounding grounds for a dog walk too.
7 years ago (06-04-2018)
One of the best preserved castles in Britain with a unique film/movie history to boot! Staff friendly and welcoming. Great surrounding grounds, especially on a sunny day.
7 years ago (10-04-2018)
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